Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park camping is on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, along Highway 89, ten miles south of Tahoe City. With two miles of unspoiled lakefront, the park is an example of what the lake was like so many years ago. A dense forest of juniper, pine, fir, and aspen blankets the park's 2,000 acres.
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park camping at General Creek Campground features 175 campsites which are on the inland side of Highway 89. There are 10 tent-only sites, while the rest of the sites are open to RV camping and tent camping. The campground also includes 10 Group Sites. The popular campground is often filled on summer weekends. One loop of the campground remains open to camping year-round. During the winter there are no showers, but other services are provided (weather permitting).
| Sugar Pine Point Camping Basics | |
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| Sugar Pine Point Campground Location: | General Creek Campground at Sugar Pine Point is along Highway 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City. |
| Elevation: | 6,250 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Sacramento - 117 miles, 2:04 |
| Number of Sites: | 175 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 - 2 vehicles - trailers counted as a vehicle (2nd vehicle $10 per night) During winter season 2nd vehicle $5 per night |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Sugar Pine Point Campground Information: | (530) 525-7982 |
| Reservations for Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping | |
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| Reservations available: | Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park camping reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-October. At other times of the year sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | RVs 32 feet, trailers 26 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #92, 94, 95, 100, 116, 117, 119, 161, 168, 169, 174 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #54, 77, 82, 105, 167, 173 |
| Campground Map: | Sugar Pine Point Map |
| Fees: | $35 per night
$25 per night during winter season |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Sugar Pine Point SP Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Sugar Pine Point: | Visit the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (Pine Lodge), Enjoy swimming, hiking, and fishing. Camp in the winter and set out cross-country skiing. Tour the Nature Center.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Ten group campsites are located within the campground. Each site can accommodate between 9 and 10 people along with 10 vehicles. The sites have all the same amenities as the standard campsites in the park. Reservations are required.
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Sugar Pine Point State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Fee: $165 per night
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Sugar Pine Point Campground
Visitors to Lake Tahoe enjoy an almost endless variety of activities and places to visit. Those who choose Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping are close to many wonderful Tahoe destinations.
Check California State Parks - Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park for any campground updates and for a full list of campground regulations.
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